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JULY 19, 2003ISSN 0819-5633

EDITORIALConnecting at Port MacquarieWhat are you doing ...?David G GibbonsDirector of Marketing and Public RelationsDivision President Pastor LaurieEvans stopped to chat with me recently.He asked me, “What are you doingtoday to finish the work?”Was that “What are you doing”? or“What are you doing today”?Both are equally challenging, becausethe church has developed a culture ofpurpetuating the Matthew 24commission given by Jesus rather thancompleting the task.Meet Lennie, Lorraine, Jan, Margaret,Norma, Mary, Alan and Audrey. Theyare all worshipping as AdventistChristians at Port Macquarie becausethey were touched by the Holy Spiritthrough video ministry.Their stories are multiplied aroundAustralia and New Zealand becauseordinary people are connecting with thelocal community using videos.Adventist Media has produced someof the most striking and usefulresources available. BUT they wouldremain on the shelf, gathering dust, if itwere not for the hundreds of peopleusing videos to share the good news.Most people involved in videoministry say that they let the video doall the talking and just simply befriendthe people they meet.Adventist Media is in the business of“finishing the work,” but we cannot doit without you. What are you doingwith your spiritual gifts to quicken ourLord’s return?Recently I preached at PortMacquarie, NSW. I particularlywanted to catch up with GlennHiggins and Brian Hodge. Theyare video ministry specialists. Atleast nine people in thecongregation are there because oftheir video ministry connection.Brian constructed a videodisplay stand and together withGlenn and other church membersset up the display at shoppingcentres, or the market, or at majorcommunity events such as theHome and Leisure Show. Theyalso train and provide prayersupport for the couriers whodeliver videos requested fromtelevision commercials (TVCs)and letterbox cards.Lennie and Lorraine visited theHome and Leisure Show and sawthe display. Lorraine wasinterested. Lennie “didn’t want a bar of it.”But they watched both the Kenneth Coxand Doug Batchelor series and their liveswere changed. Lorraine was baptised andLennie joined the church on profession offaith.Jan also connected during the Homeand Leisure Show. She went right throughThe Search, Kenneth Cox and DwightNelson video series. She is now baptisedand is sharing with her family.Margaret connected through the 1300number after seeing the TVC. Afterviewing The Search, Kenneth Cox, DwightNelson, she too was baptised and is nowwitnessing about her new-found faith.Norma’s journey was not so smooth.While surfing the Net she found negativeinformation about Seventh-day Adventistsand stopped her studies. But the PortAnne.Glenn.Jan.Macquarie video ministry groupcontinued to pray for her. After acouple of months Glenn wasimpressed to revisit. Norma said,“Only yesterday I prayed andasked God to show me the truth.”Soon she gave up a 40-year-longsmoking habit, and is now sharingThe Search with others as sheprepares for baptism.Glenn witnessed to Anne attheir workplace and found shewas very interested in prophecy.She is currently going through theKenneth Cox videos and isreading Revelation Speaks.Mary signed up for “free homeviewing” of The Search when thedisplay was at her local shoppingcentre. After attending a RevelationSeminar with Audrey, whoalso connected at the shoppingcentre, she seemed to lose interest.But Glenn didn’t give up. Now Mary, herhusband, Alan, and their children, andAudrey, are having home Bible studieswith Pastor Justin Lawman, to which theyinvite their friends. The children areattending the Adventist school and jointheir parents in worship at church eachSabbath.Video ministry isan integral part ofevangelism. It is aprocess that is reallyworking at PortMacquarie where thevideo ministry group isconnecting with people.Calvyn TownendAMC General ManagerOFFICIAL PAPERSouth Pacific DivisionSeventh-day AdventistChurchACN 000 003 930Vol 108 No 28Cover: Michael HeathEditor Bruce MannersSenior assistant editor Lee DunstanAssistant editor Kellie HancockCopy editor Graeme BrownEditorial secretary Meryl McDonald-GoughSPD news correspondent Brenton StaceySenior consulting editor Barry OliverWeb site www.record.net.auMail: Signs Publishing Company3485 Warburton HighwayWarburton, Vic 3799, AustraliaPhone: (03) 5966 9111 Fax: (03) 5966 9019Email Letters: editor@signspublishing.com.auEmail Newsfront: record@signspublishing.com.auEmail Noticeboard: editorsec@signspublishing.com.auSubscriptions: South Pacific Division mailed withinAustralia and to New Zealand, $A43.80 $NZ73.00.Other prices on application. Printed weekly.2July 19, 2003

LETTERSLet's Explore studentCooranbong NSWFor a while I felt as if Satan was trying tostop me from reading the Bible and talkingto God. Every day before I go to bed I reada bit of the Bible and spend some timetalking to God but lately every time I try todo that I get really sleepy. I decided that Iwasn't going to let anything stand betweenmy love for God. I prayed about it and ithardly ever happens anymore. Readingbooks 9 and 10 really helped me get overmy friend's death.Discover StudentWhangarei NZI investigated several churches and waspointed to the Seventh-day Adventists byan inactive member who told me aboutthe true Sabbath. On going to church, aSabbath School teacher encouraged me tobegin the Bible study course as a way oflearning about the Christian walk. I havefound peace with myself through the graceand love of our dear Saviour, Jesus Christ,and am using these lessons to rededicatemy life.but with God leading me to such things asthis course, videos, books and words ofencouragement I will learn andunderstand more.Discover/Digging Up the Past studentToowoomba QLDI have found the Discover Series to be anamazing in-depth introduction to the lifeof Christ and how to be a follower ofChrist and God. I have never really been avery religious person as neither of myparents or brother are, but after doing theThe Search video viewers andnow Discover studentsMoora WAMy husband and I have finished viewingThe Search videos and have decided to setaside Saturday each week as the Sabbathand intend to study one [Discover] guideeach week.Taking Charge of Your Life studentPhillip Island VIC“I don’t know a great deal about theAdventists, but through Signs and thecourses you offer I can see that you aretruly a caring and loving church. I don’tknow of any other church which doessuch a great thing.”Adventist Media recieves hundereds of letters everyweek from its contacts. Here are just a few of them.Discovery studentMoe, VictoriaI am 51 years old and came from a veryreligious background, mainly from mydad, who was very strict and severe in hisfaith, to the point both my sister and Iturned away from it. I don’t blame ourDad because it was how he also wasbrought up but nevertheless my sister andI became very resentful towards religion.I really enjoy doing this course and ithas given me so much betterunderstanding of the Bible and the over allpicture. I know I still have a long way to gohistory courses of David Down, I hadproof if you like, that Jesus did exist andwhat the Bible says did happen.Focus on Prophecy studentHobart, TASI used to be a [church] member who letothers do all the talking and learning andI was just a listener and was happy withthat...but thanks to the Holy Spirit whohas moved me and to the DiscoveryCentre and the team who are a great helpin my stepping out and having confidence.To have these booklets to study is a greatand wonderful experience.ADVENTIST MEDIA DIRECTORYOffice: 150 Fox Valley Road Wahroonga(PO Box 1115, Wahroonga NSW 2076)Phone: +61 2 9487-1844Fax: +61 2 9487-1659Freecall: 1800 808 615 (Australia)General Manager: Calvyn TownendFinance Manager: Russell JonesMarketing Director: David G GibbonsDiscovery Director: John GateOperations Managerand Senior Producer: Kevin TownendThe mission of Adventist Media is to connectpeople with the life-changing teachings of JesusChrist and the hope for a better life.Editor: David G GibbonsArtwork and Photos: Michael HeathReaders are invited to submit letters of correspondence,photographs and news for subsequent editions.ADVENTIST MEDIAOFFERING JULY 26July 19, 20033

PRODUCTIONSOff the recordCONNECTIONSAdventist Media produced thirteen1 hour episodes for The AustralianChristian Channel (Australia’s Optusnetwork) and Shine TV (NewZealand). Compared by MaxinePuni, this series was produced andaired for under $10,000 and 25people per week (on average) havebeen contacting Adventist Media formore information on the health andspiritual topics presented.PNG STEWARDSHIPAn Adventist Media film crew willtravel to PNG in July to prepare anduplink a series of presentations onstewardship.SATELLITE NAMESREQUIREDA database will be developed by theSatellite Committee of people whowould like to be coordinators in theirstate or region. These co-ordinatorswill assist others locally withtechnical support for their satellitedown linking.SYDNEY ADVENTISTHOSPITAL CELEBRATESProducer Andrew Hunt said thatthe satellite broadcast of the Sydney‘San’s’ centenary was valued andappreciated by former staff andpatients right across the Division.The program of praise and worshipgive thanks to God for 100 years ofhealing ministry to the community.CHASING UTOPIANegotiations are well under waywith distributors to have this seriesbroadcast on television throughoutNorth America, South America,Europe, Africa and Asia. The sale ofthe program to various networks willenable post modern, secular peoplewho live in urban communities todialogue about issues includingfreedom, celebrity, sexuality,loneliness and death.Adventist Media wins contractAdventist Media's production departmenthave been appointed toproduce a cutting edge program to meetthe needs of postmodern secular people inthe British Isles.To be called LIFEdevelopment.info(LDi) the program will be a two part seriesoriginating out of The British Union atWatford North of London in conjunctionwith the Trans European Division based atSt Albans.The project is being staffed by Pr KevinTownend, senior producer of the series ,Producer Behren Schulz, and ContentProducer Sally Salmond (who is nowbased on location at Watford.Townend is excited about this initiative.He says that the first part will be a 10episode series to be hosted by DwightNelson (presenter of the Net 98 series).Entitled The Evidence topics will appealto an unchurched, secular person and willpresent a contemporary view of love, God,Bible, rest, forgiveness, peace, hope, 'noworries', suffering and justice. This seriesSabbath School for Uwill be recorded at theNewbold Collegechurch and beuplinked viasatellite.The series will air during March 2004.Mind the Gap, the second part of theseries will focus on eight stories of Jesus,which will be connected to acontemporary true-life story. This serieswill be recorded at Watford fortransmission later in 2004.Adventist Media will partner with itssister organisation Stimmer-der Hoffnung(Voice of Hope) of Darmstadt, Germany.They will provide the broadcast equipmentnecessary to record and uplink the series.The Adventist Media production crew willtravel to the UK for the taping of this series.The Sabbath School U* programhas been produced outside of Americafor the first time. Producer Andrew Hunt,who produced 9 months of programs atAdventist Media's Wahroonga studios,said that Australia was selected to host thisseries for two reasons. "We have a diverse,multicultural group of committed Christian participants available and we enjoy aninternational reputation for production quality and excellence."SSU is a 30 min video resource for all Sabbath School class teachers of the adultSabbath School Bible Study Guide and is broadcast to over 17,000 satellite equippedchurches globally each week. It is available in the South Pacific.Each program is in three sections: discussion on the actual Bible based text of thelesson, discussions on real life application of the principals of the lesson, and ideas forteachers on how to effectively teach the lesson. The ideas include practical examplesthat will make the lesson study a memorable and rewarding experience. North NSWyouth pastor, Casey Wolverton hosted the program. Participants were selected from allover Australia to share their many and diverse views. Positive and complimentarycomments are already starting to filter in regarding the excellent depth and knowledgeof the Australian participants in their ability to explain and breathe life into the lesson.(* the abbreviated form of University is ‘U’, whilst here in the South Pacific we are more likely toabbreviate University to ‘Uni’.)4July 19, 2003

DISCOVERYDiscovery Centre offers evangelisticresources to church membersPost-September 11, many Adventistshave asked for resources to share withfamily, friends, neighbours andcommunities.COURSES: A new initiative at theDiscovery Centre is to offer the courses tochurches, so they can be used locally, andfollowed up locally. Course sets andindividual course booklets are availablefrom Adventist Discovery at cost. See thelist of Discovery courses currently availablein this RECORD.LETTERBOXING: The most effectiveadvertising for Discovery courses is byletterboxing application cards. Each coursehas an application card, and these cards arefree to churches (churches cover the cost offreight only). While most completed cardsare returned to Adventist Media, churchescan follow them up locally too. Churcheswishing to do this need to:1. Let the Discovery Centre know thatthis is their intention.2. Purchase course supplies and relatedletterbox cards (note that cards that arenot being mailed back by the public toAdventist Media become a local churchresource and must be paid for at cost).When cards come in the mail to theDiscovery Centre, they are checked to seeif they are to be followed up locally. If theySingle mother findshope in the mudGod is using letterbox cards—even theones that get thrown away. A singlemother of four fromBrisbane, Qld, found thatGod can reach you, evenwhen you don’t feel likelooking for Him.Wounded by others, Sue(not her real name)struggles to reach out forassistance. She says, “It’shard for me to reach out topeople—they either hurtyou, use you, or mock you.”are, the contact details are returned to thelocal church for follow-up).VIDEOS: While privacy laws preventstudent details from being disclosedwithout their permission, offers are madeto students that relate to the course theyare doing. The offer of a free viewing of avideo is very popular. Students who acceptthese offers expect that the video will bedelivered by someone from the localchurch. Hundreds of Discovery studentsare introduced to the local churchrepresentative this way every year.LOCAL SEMINARS: The Discoverystaff invite our students to local churchprograms. Once the local church hasletterboxed its ministry area thoroughlymany months before the program, theDiscovery team can approach the studentswho reside in that ministry area and sendthem a personal letter of invitation.Hundreds of Discovery students haveattended local church programs throughthis service.All initiatives are supported by theDiscovery prayer circle. This small-groupprayer ministry remembers students andtheir needs by name each week. The teamprays for church members who areletterboxing or delivering videos andbuilding friendships with the people.Sue says that as she was walking alongthe road recently, she found a card lyingon the ground. She picked it up andfound that it was a rejected correspondencecourse card. She sent it in andhas been a student ever since.Sue now claims that Godhas intervened in her lifeand brought peace to herhome. “I’m trying to trustGod to help me. I pray, I dostudy, I read the Bible. Mychildren see me withJesus—so they are learninghow I am living. I hope andpray that God uses mychildren. I love Jesus and Iwant to follow Him.”Exercising with eternalresults in mindExperts claim that we should takeexercise regularly, not seriously. Butwho would ever have thought thatwalking could leave you with benefitsnot only visible in this life, but also inthe next! How? . . .1. The Adventist Discovery Centrecan provide you with letterbox cardsadvertising correspondence courses*or a video viewing.2. One person can letterbox about100 cards in one hour in normal densityhousing. That’s between 143 and322 calories! You can experience thebenefits of regular exercise NOW. So,where do “eternal results” come intoit? Eighty-five people who were baptisedlast year had done a DiscoveryCentre course.And we know it works because:1. We trial all letterbox cards beforeprinting them in bulk. So, you canknow that your letterboxing efforts willbring returns above average or better;2. Letterbox-card applicants aremore likely than any other type ofapplicant to continue on andcomplete the course;3. You can find out the results ofyour hard labour! If you know thepostcode(s) you letterboxed, we cando a search to see how many cardshave been returned (allow about amonth from letterboxing beforerequesting this search).A Word of Caution: Please respectsigns for “No Junk Mail” or any otherrestricted mail notices.*Cards are free if followed up by AdventistMedia’s Discovery team—postage only ischarged to the ordering church.July 19, 20035

MEET THE STAFF AT ADVENTIST MEDIAPR CALVYN TOWNENDGeneral ManagerIt is a pleasure to lead a team ofdedicated and creative people.We work together to connectwith people through satellite,video, DVD, CD, radio, television,telephone and mail. Isense that what we are doingis advancing God’s kingdomthrough “cutting edge”media ministries.DAVID G GIBBONSDirector of MarketingAs I travel, I often meet peoplewho have joined God'skingdom as a result of ourministries and productions.This encourages me to keepdeveloping ideas and to find theresources to keep ithappening. Jesus is comingsoon.KEVIN TOWNENDOperations ManagerI get a buzz out of working withcreative people and guiding aproject from conception tocompletion. The pre-productionfor the international LifeDevelopment project withall its logistics keeps mebusy. And I do it with thesupport of a great team andthe Holy Spirit.ANDREW HUNTProducerI prayed earnestly for years as ayoung person for God to findsomething production orientedfor my life, so that I could beinstrumental in proclaimingthe gospel. He sure answeredmy prayers. I know thateach day I am doingsomething positive totouch people’s lives.PR PETER JACKInterunion EvangelistThere is a strong commitmentat Adventist Media tomeeting people’s needs andsharing the gospel. I enjoythe stimulating environmentand corporate commitmentto excellence. If theLord were to personallyprovide me with a choice ofwhere I could work for Him, Iwould choose Adventist Media.RUSSELL JONESFinance ManagerI am able to look past thebusiness and finances, andsee the impact made inpeople’s lives, which makesworking here very excitingand worthwhile.PR JOHN GATEDiscovery Centre DirectorI am paid to pray! Everyweek we come before theLord in intercession for ourthousands of students andthe many personal requests forprayer support. I also enjoythe interaction of planningTV advertising andsatellite events with andfor conferences, and thenrejoicing with them at theexciting responses.BEHREN SCHULZProducerAs part of the productionteam, I enjoy producing thelive programming and satelliteevents. Recent projects I haveworked on are REZ10, andTaking Charge of Your Health.For me youth and communityprojects are of particularimportance as I am workingwith the youth of thechurch.DAVID A GIBBONSTechnical DirectorI work in production andenjoy holidays (my worksometimes requires me totravel). I am involved with thesatellite programs and I enjoyplaying a small part in such agreat outreach.MICHAEL HEATHArt Designer and WebDeveloperI feel privileged to be in aposition here at theAdventist Media thatbest utilises my artistictalents in the area of webdevelopment and design tofurther the work of the Lordinto the 21st century!6July 19, 2003

MEET THE STAFF AT ADVENTIST MEDIASUE ROBINSONMedia MinistriesI really enjoy the interaction Ihave with the churches aroundAustralia and New Zealand andappreciate the opportunity towork with them on variousoutreach and satellite projects.It’s great to be connected withcommitted people and to share acommon goal of revealing God’slove to a searching world.SHARLENE HARVEYDiscovery InstructorIt’s great to read the letters fromthe students and see the changesin their lives as they progressthrough the courses. The workof the Holy Spirit never fails toastound me.LORELLEY MALLETINMedia ResponseI enjoy coordinating all thenames we receive from TVadvertising. Recently, I wasrecording names from NZ via theInternet. The people wererequesting a viewing of a videoentitled Who Is Jesus? and I wasimpressed at how many peoplewere so keen to see a video aboutJesus. This does my heart good.JUANITA BRINSMEADOffice CoordinatorI like working at AdventistMedia because it is a greatenvironment to work in:everyone gets along well becausewe are all friends. And as abonus, I can work in a place withGod, and help others to findHim.DOREEN HOWSEProduct Distribution CoordinatorPeople today often live their livesvia the television, DVD andvideo. It is a privilege to helpreach people where they are at,and show them Jesus. I hearwonderful stories of peopleconnecting with the communityand it makes me realise thatAdventist Media does play a veryintegral part in spreading thegospel. I pray God will continueto bless this ministry.CANDICE JAQUESSenior Discovery InstructorOne of the most exciting aspectsof working at AMC is to hear ofpeople who have given theirhearts to Jesus having never reallymet a Christian. God is usingvideos, correspondence coursesand other media to reachpeople who may otherwisenever hear the gospel.TATIANA JURELLODiscovery InstructorI’m thrilled to hear aboutGod’s providence in the livesof our Discovery students. Iknow God uses our courses tocommunicate His message oflove to thousands of people. Ishare the dream to reach allpeople of our multiculturalcountry, offering them freeBible-study courses inEnglish and in their nativelanguages.CORALIE SCHOFIELDDiscovery InstructorI really enjoy seeing the HolySpirit draw people to aknowledge of Jesus and a deeperrelationship with Him. Our Godis surely able to do, “exceedingabundantly above all that we askor think” (Ephesians 3:20).GLADYSRODRIGUEZ-POZOAccountsI am very glad to join a team ofpeople whose main objectiveis to spread the gospel insuch interesting andappealing ways. From theaccounts department I playan important role insupporting and achievingthis worthwhile goal.ROBERT PERCEYProduction Distribution AssistantI believe that God has amission for all of us, and I havebeen in training to do His workhere at Adventist Media. I havebeen given the greatestopportunity to work with a teamthat loves the Lord. I see Godwork here, and it has changedmy life too. Jesus tells Hisdisciples the harvest is ready.And now I can be a part of theaction as well.Take this completed coupon along to your localABC or Adventist Media to receive one free FamilyReunion video of your choice when you purchasefour (4) other titles. Conditions apply.Pr/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Full Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Email or Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conditions: All four videos must be purchased from the same outletat the same time and this coupon, or a photocopy, must bepresented at the same time. This offer remains until August 31,2003, or while stocks last. This offer can be used with any FamilyReunion title or multiples of the same title.July 19, 2003 7

TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTHTaking Charge of Your HealthThe Taking Charge ofYour Health series is aseven-part lifestyle seriescurrently being producedby Adventist Media.The series is focused onlifestyle balance andholistic concepts of healthand wellbeing, and hasbeen successful in securing interviews withover 30 trusted international healthprofessionals. The series will be presentedout of local churches and communitycentres, and will be facilitated by churchmembers and health professionals, and willbe available as an ongoing DVD resource tothe community.With the completion of this seriesdrawing near, it is now time for churches toconsider just how useful such a dynamicand socially relevant series could be to themin expanding their networks and buildingon existing ties within the community.Producer BehrenSchulz encourages allchurch members toconsider their potentialin this excitingcommunity outreachproject and how they canassist their church in therunning of this series.When it comes to the ultimate successof the series, Schulz points the finger atevery church member, “You shouldconsider which family members, friends,colleagues and members of the widercommunity you will bring along to theseries. I would like to encourage you topartner in our vision for this project—tohave a significant positive impact on thehealth and wellbeing of the widercommunity, and to foster communitygrowth and see hearts won for Christ.”More information is available atwww.takingcharge.com.au/healthAdventists give record offering for health seriesLast July, Adventists dug deep to supportthe ministries of Adventist Media like neverbefore. Offerings over the previous fiveyears averaged about $70,000, but in 2002,the offering went over $92,000. The projectpromoted was the Taking Charge of YourHealth series, which will be made availableto churches and church members as acommunity-service project after September2, 2003. The Adventist Media thanks thechurch for their support, and ask for thesame support again this year on July 26.Teenager’s joy for Jesus“I am a 16-year-old Seventh-day Adventist! I am soproud of that!” Annette Butterworth wrote to AdventistMedia straight after her baptism in November 2002.Raised in another denomination, Annette and heryounger sister, Debra, started attending church with theirfather, Peter, who found out about Adventists throughwatching the Search videos.Annette believes “that being baptised simply gives theHoly Spirit open ground to work on. I know Jesus Christas my personal Saviour and I just want to share that!”As part of improving her relationship with Christ,Annette has enrolled in Discovery’s Health course.Annette was baptised in Hobart by Pastor Rod Anderson.She is now a proud, happy and active member of theRosny church in southern Tasmania.TV doctor endorsesnew health seriesWell-known Seven Network personalityin Australia, Dr John D’Arcy,has agreed to be the face of theTaking Charge of Your Health (TCYH)television commercial. Dr D’Arcy hasalso been interviewed by our crewfor the opening program in the serieson lifestyle balance, and is a firmbeliever in the importance of thehealth issues raised in the series.Dr D’Arcy is the health andmedical reporter for Seven’s TodayTonight, and also regularly appearson many of Seven’s news and currentaffairs programs. He was a producer/presenter on Seven’s Beyond 2000series, as well as a story consultantfor the award-winning A CountryPractice. Dr John has spent morethan 13 years working as a doctor inPapua New Guinea, and has a strongworking relationship with theSydney Adventist Hospital.TCYH producer Behren Schulzsays, “I am extremely grateful to DrJohn for his enthusiasm and supportof the Taking Charge of Your Healthseries. This will add a great deal ofcredibility to the series and itsacceptance within the community.”ADVENTIST MEDIA8July 19, 2003

TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR LIFEA hit on Optus pay televisionNot only did the Taking Charge ofYour Life seminar make a wonderfulimpact last year via internationalsatellite, it was also very popular onOptus television.Neil Elliott, manager of theChristian channel, was mostenthusiastic. He said, “This seminarattracted more response in the firstweek it ran, than for any otherprogram.” It was followed by LivingYour Dreams with a similar response.It was so popular they wanted to doan immediate rerun.The series has also been run onNew Zealand’s Shine TV.Interunion evangelistrecognised by AustraliangovernmentPastor Peter Jack, well-knownpresenter of the Taking Charge ofYour Life community project, hasbeen recognised by the Australiangovernment for his contribution toAustralian society and thecommunity. Jack was awarded theCentenary Medal on June 21 at apublic ceremony at Castle Hill.His medal was presented to him inCastle Hill, NSW, by the Hon DameMargaret Guilfoyle, DBE, and AlanCadman, MP, on behalf of GovernorGeneral Peter Hollingworth andPrime Minister John Howard.From left to right: Dame Margaret Guilfoyle,Peter Jack, Allan Cadman.IA OFFERING JULY 26What is Taking Charge of Your Life?Taking Charge of Your Life is an eightmodule seminar that intentionallytargets today’s postmodern, secularculture.It is designed to follow the Jesus modelof evangelism by meeting people at thepoint of their felt needs. It has proved to bea practical and powerful response to theemotional, relational and personaldevelopment needs of people today.The Bible is intentionally used tointroduce people to a loving God, thegospel, the Ten Commandments, theparables and so on. The seminar usuallyresults in lives being changed and anoverwhelming sense of gratitude and joyexpressed by participants. It is available asa set of quality videos featuring PastorPeter Jack, a computerised presentationusing PowerPoint together with a comprehensivemanual.It has also been developed as acorrespondence course and is popular inEngland as well as Australia and NewZealand.What is Living Your Dreams?Strategically, Living Your Dreams has beendesigned to continue the evangelisticprocess initiated by Taking Charge of YourLife. It digs deeper into the motivational,emotional and personal development needsPrisoners Taking Charge!Inmates at a correctional centre in SouthQueensland recently decided that it wastime to make some changes. Jim (not hisreal name) took theopportunity to help his fellowprisoners by placingadvertisements for theAdventist Media’s Discoverycourses in the jail magazine.He has since become the gobetweenfor the inmates forthe Taking Charge of Your Life, Health,Discover and Digging Up the Past courses.The Taking Charge of Your Life course isespecially relevant in helping manyof postmodern people.The Bible becomes a little moreprominent with prophecy introduced in anon-threatening context. This six-moduleseminar has attracted responses such as,“We thought all the answers were in TakingCharge of Your Life, but this seminar hasblown our minds!” This seminar is animportant pathway in the evangelisticprocess. It is available as a set of qualityvideos featuring Peter Jack, a computerisedpresentation using PowerPoint togetherwith a comprehensive manual.What is Taking Charge of Our Future?This is the business end of theevangelistic process. It is being developed asa 24-module journey through the SeventhdayAdventist message—including thegospel, the Second Coming, the sanctuary,the 2300 years and the good news of thejudgement.It continues the same format and style ofthe previous two seminars. It is gospelcentredand responds to the anxiety,security, and belonging needs of postmodernpeople.The intention is to lead people to Jesusand the fellowship of His church. It willbecome available in computerised form,using PowerPoint and will have acomprehensive manual.inmates understand and deal with somedifficult relational issues. By handing outthe first lessons of these courses, Jim hasmade it easier for interested inmates toenrol. Many of the prisoners have sinceshared their appreciation formaterial that is both helpfuland interesting.The prison has alsoborrowed the videos forTaking Charge of Your Life inthe hope that inmates willgain further help. Thisarrangement is proving so successful thatmore inmates are signing up every weekand even some of the prison officials havestarted the course.July 19, 2003 9

NEWSFRONTLeadership strategies in place for timesof civil and political unrestSuva, FijiThe Seventh-day Adventist Church inthe Trans-Pacific Union (TPU) isdeveloping plans to prepare for times ofcivil and political unrest.Presidents of the church’s nine localmissions—meeting for an Island DisturbancesSeminar at the church’s Suva, Fijibasedhead office, June 13-15—agreed totake a number of steps before, during andafter such times. They summarised thesteps in four statements:1. Prepare constantly by looking out forsigns of an impending crisis2. Leaders to be more visible during acrisis and early on releasing mediastatements on the church’s position3. Leaders to communicate with churchemployees before, if able, and during acrisis, and advise them on media releases4. Advise church members, via churchworkers, on official church positionsrelative to an impending crisis, and ifunable to before then definitely during,followed by a debriefing of all after thecrisis has passed.“Leaders must lead,” says Pastor BruceRoberts, president of the TPU. “They havea responsibility to be students of what’sgoing on about them.”Pastor Tom Osborne, thepresident of the church in Fiji,takes Pastor Roberts’ challenge to“stand up and be counted” toheart. “We are Christians, but wetend in times of tension toidentity more strongly with ourcultural rather than our Christianheritage.“We are wiser now,” saysPastor Osborne, referring to thechurch’s reaction to the coup in 2000—some Adventists supported the coup inthe absence of any statement about itslegality from the church. “I’m confidentwe will act and behave differently nexttime.”Pastor Lawrence Tanabose, secretary forthe TPU, acted as a mediator between theMalaita Eagle Force and the IsatabuFreedom Movement during the civilunrest on Guadalcanal in the Solomons in2000. He says the church must not remainsilent. “We should be fully involved inbringing understanding between warringparties and negotiating peace.”Stewart Firth, a professor in the Schoolof Social and Economic Development atNext “Adventist News” broadcast on August 1The next episode of“Adventist News” will beavailable via satellite onAugust 1.The program includesstories about: howAdventists are helping drugusers in Cabramatta; thenew series of “SabbathSchool U;” a church plantthat meets in a motel; whysinger David Lewis and hiswife, Marian, a formermodel, turned their back on stardom;Bronwyn Mison hosts“Adventist News.” The nextedition of the program willbe available on August 1.Adventist Alpine Village; andan interview with the chiefexecutive officer of SanitariumHealth Food Company.Local churches are using“Adventist News” creatively.Penrith in the Greater SydneyConference shows the newssegment, one of the features orthe interview or message in theadult and in the youth Sabbathschool each week.“We progressively show theprogram each quarter from beginning toPastor BruceRoberts, TPUpresident.the Suva-based campus of theUniversity of the South Pacific,summarised the politicalstanding of the countries—including Fiji, Kiribati, Niue,Samoa, the Solomon Islands,Tonga and Vanuatu—representedat the seminar. A paneldiscussion followed.Robert Wolfgramm—an Adventistwho is a lecturer in theSchool of Political and SocialInquiry at Monash University, explainedthe history of Fijian nationalism and thesocial undercurrents church leadersshould watch for.Pastor Paul Cavanagh, the TPU’s MinisterialAssociation secretary, gave biblicalprinciples for Christians in times of civiland political unrest, while Pastor RayCoombe, the public affairs and religiousliberty director for the South PacificDivision, spoke about giving clearposition statements to church membersand to the media.The presidents voted during the TPU’smidyear executive committee followingthe seminar to adopt the four statements.—BrentonStaceyend,” says Arthur Foster, the church’ssatellite ministries coordinator.The church also lends a videotape copyof “Adventist News” to its members so theycan watch it in their homes. “The membersask for it each week,” says Mr Foster.—Brenton StaceyLocal churches without satellite dishes should phonethe South Pacific Division’s Communication Departmenton +61 2 9847 3290 to subscribe to “AdventistNews.” A single subscription is $A10.95. Yearlysubscriptions are $A42.00. All prices include postageand handling within Australia.July 19, 200311

NEWSFRONTThe church that meets in a motelMelbourne, VictoriaMembers of a new Seventh-dayAdventist church in Tullamarine, Vic,are meeting in a local motel for theirweekly worship services. The minister ofthe church says it is all part of a plan toconnect with the community.The convention room at the CilomsAirport Lodge on Melrose Drive is NorthpointAdventist church. “We even haveour name on the room, on sandwichboards in the car park and on a sign on thefront fence,” says Pastor Loren Pratt.The motel has given the church 24-hour, seven-day a week access to the roomfor three years and is charging only $A100per week. Pastor Pratt describes the deal asan answer to prayer.The congregation meets at 3.30 pm onSaturdays, as opposed to the AdventistChurch’s traditional 9.30 am meetingtime. “Tullamarine is a soccer-madsuburb,” says Pastor Pratt. “Everyoneplays on Saturday mornings, so wePastor Loren Pratt—minister of a new churchplant in Melbourne, Vic—says the Northpointchurch meets in a motel as part of its plan toconnect with the community.worship on Saturday afternoons.”Six of the 21 people regularly attendingthe church are not Adventists. “Some havetaken three months, others six, before theyfeel comfortable attending,” he says.He and his assistant, Greg Evans,letterbox cards advertising Bible studies.They also deliver videos explaining thesigns of Christ’s return to those whorespond to television advertisementsplaced by the Adventist Church inVictoria.“Earning the friendship of those in thecommunity is crucial,” says Pastor Pratt.“Showing up at their door each week todeliver a video and to say ‘G’day’ buildstrust.”Pastor Pratt divides his time betweenministering to the church and serving as adepartmental director for the church inVictoria and as the minister of anotherlocal Adventist church in Greenvale. “I’mfocused,” he says. “From 1 pm each dayI’m visiting the friends I’ve made in thecommunity. Greg is doing a lot of the hardyakka with me.”Pastor Pratt has applied successfully formore than $A70,000 in Global Missionfunding from the Adventist Church.Global Mission is an initiative to establishnew Adventist churches in areas wherethere are none. “We could not have set upthe church without the money,” he says.—Brenton StaceyStudents baptised in new buildingPort Moresby, PNGStudents and staff at Pacific Adventist University (PAU)witnessed the first baptism in their new church building onJune 7.All past baptisms at PAU were held in a font under the rain treebeside a lake on campus. Although it was in a good location, ithad a few inconveniences. With the new font, the PAU churchfamily can witness the baptism from their seats.“This baptism is the first of three that are planned for this yearbecause there is a phenomenal interest in baptism,” says PastorMatupit Darius, PAU chaplain. The baptismal class started with12 students at the beginning of the year. It swelled to 18 at the endof the Week of Prayer in April and now stands at 28 members.About 50 per cent of the members of the class are universitystudents, while the rest are teenagers who live on campus.According to Pastor Darius, the group is increasing every weekbecause the members enthusiastically share what they learn withtheir friends. “I share what I learn from the studies with myfamily,” says Joan Paul.“The lessons were interesting and I learned new things, evenFour students studying to be secondary teachers were baptised byPastor Matupit Darius, the university chaplain, during the firstbaptism in the new church building at PAU. Pictured wearing leis arebaptismal candidates (L-R) Jimmy Jacob, Ivan Raka, Sheila Sahoto,and Wendy Nori.though I grew up in the Adventist Church,” says Wendy Nori,one of those baptised.12July 19, 2003

LETTERSDrought, rain and faithLaurie Meintjes, NSWConcerning Brian Timms’s “Thoughts onthe drought and prayer” (May 3), perhaps,with hindsight, he might have chosen hiswords with a little more discretion, but, byand large, he has a legitimate point. It ismore appropriate for us to pray for wisdomand strength to face inevitable problemsthan for the problem to go away.That doesn’t negate the prospect thatGod can change the “inevitable” (andmight even do so from time to time), but itsuggests that the better course is to seek thestrength, grace and wisdom to rise above it.If Dr Timms had gone on to suggest aparallel between times of drought and thetimes of trouble soon to come, emphasisingthe need to prepare now by seekingthe grace, wisdom and the spiritualmaturity to withstand it, then his pointmay have been better understood.Delphine Archer, QldWe’ve been “on the land” for some 30years. A few years ago we invested heavilyin our own property only to see MotherNature rip it to shreds three times in thepast four years—through wind, hail andfrost, aggravated by the drought. Sure, Godcould have stopped it, but He chose not to.We now have to be prepared.We have many questions we could askGod, especially as the money used torebuild would have been used in His work.Just a coincidenceWe’ve prayed for rain, but to no avail, andnow our nursery business has been closeddue to a lack of water.We’re beginning to see the reasons. Weneed to remember Job’s experience and,also, that God will allow us more thanwe’re able to handle. Through personalhardships we’re better able to comfortothers when they’re similarly afflicted.If we choose to farm in a land prone tosevere drought, then we need to live withthe consequences and be prepared. If we’renot prepared, we shouldn’t blame God norexpect Him to turn on the tap when natureis taking its course—although I believe Hecould—just because we pray.Brian Timms owes no-one an apology.G Smith, NSWAfter reading Brian Timms’s thoughtsand the letters in response, particularlyfrom one couple (June 28) provided withrain at “just the right time,” I’m remindedof those who, despite good planning andfaith in God’s ability to intervene, appear tobe forgotten by Him. Working as a nurse,I’ve encountered many people who’ve notreceived mercy, who’ve suffered horribly,then died. When you’ve locked eyes withsomeone facing life’s ultimate reality, youare changed. It is always troubling.I’ve come close to losing my faith, butthat changed after meeting a patient whotold me that even though, for him, Godseemed to be busy elsewhere, he wouldhave eternal life. Down the track, he knewhis suffering would be forgotten. Hebelieved Jesus understood his suffering andwould one day make up for it.Even though the Bible is full of inspiringstories about faith, like Daniel in the lions’den, the most helpful is that of Jesus whoknew He was to suffer, but it still becametoo much for Him. At the point of death Hecried, “My God, my God, why have youforsaken me?” Despite this, Jesus was stilltalking to His Father and wasn’t forgotten.God can bring rain or make us smartenough not to need it on cue. He can healWe need to pray for more substantial things thanrain, wisdom or health—the faith of Jesus.our ills or send someone clever enough todo it for Him. But if He doesn’t, we need topray for more substantial things than rain,wisdom or health—the faith of Jesus.Alan Saunders, NSWThe Bible is not as one-eyed as many ofits readers. What Dr Timms urges isrecognition of the “Joseph principle”instead of total reliance on the “Elijahprayer.” If the Elijah prayer for rain intimes of drought anticipates divineintervention, then the reverse must also bevalid in times of flood.Yet, despite that validity, I’m unaware ofpraying for “strong east winds” to driveback the waters and create dry land.Floods, in Australia, are accepted as naturalphenomena. Floods have greater potentialto devastate families, finances, propertyand stock than most droughts.So why is it acceptable to pray for littleblack clouds, but anomalous to prayer forstrong east winds? The Joseph principlesuggests the wise will prepare to survivedrought and flood. More so when we knowthat both are predictable weather cycles.Note: Views in Letters do not necessarily represent those of theeditors or the denomination. Letters should be less than 250words, and writers must include their name, address and phonenumber. All letters are edited to meet space and literaryrequirements, but the author’s original meaning will not bechanged. Not all letters received are published. See masthead(page 2) for contact details.July 19, 200313

NOTICEBOARDAppreciationHill. Gavin, Monique and Zackary, PastorGeorge and Maye Porter, Colin andBronwyn Chandler, Calvin andAngelique Porter, and Merrilyn Porter,would like to convey thanks to all theirfriends and relatives of the late MichelleHill, for the hundreds of expressions oflove, sympathy and support by card,flowers, emails, phone calls and othertokens of love. Special thanks to the officersand entire staff of the Greater SydneyConference for overwhelming support.God used you all to comfort us.AnniversariesJasper. Having left Australia for the US in1951, Ed and Lee Jasper (nee Scarr) headedpart-way “home” as they celebratedtheir 60th wedding anniversary with a tripto Hawaii, courtesy of daughters CherieLee Goulard and Bonnie Koch. Ed and Leewere marriedon17.4.43 atCasino,while Edwas in theR A A F .They bothworked inAdventisthospitalsand health institutions until their retirementin 1985 to Chico, California, USA,where they continue to be active in thechurch and community.Toepfer, Bill and Pearl (nee Totenhofer)celebrated their 60th wedding anniversarylast Easter at the Cafe Renaissance inCooranbong, NSW, with family, children,grandchildren and great-grandchildren.On 21.4.43 Pastor J B Conley marriedthem—the second of four generations tobe married in the Avondale Village church(now Memorial church), where four generationsare now worshipping.Transfers●Sara Giovanetti, from accountsclerk, Adventist Media Centre, to administrativeassistant, ACAST. ●AndrewLim, from business manager, LongburnAdventist College, New Zealand PacificPositions vacant▲ Workers in the Outback—Western Australian Conference. Many of themanagers and administrators throughout the Outback are seeking good people, oftenSeventh-day Adventists, who are sensitive and caring in their relationship to the largeproportion of Aboriginal folk they will have regular contact with, have honesty,integrity, and are willing to work. If you are even vaguely interested, and would bewilling to have your name on a register for potential outback work/service, please senddetails of yourself and dependent family (with work résumé and reference from yourlocal pastor) to Pastor Gordon Smith, Aboriginal Ministries coordinator for WA, POBox 134, Gosnells WA 6990; phone (08) 9398 7222; 0429 379 237.For church-related employment opportunities visit the Employment section on theSPD web site .Union Conference, to assistant treasurer,Greater Sydney Conference, AustralianUnion Conference (AUC). ●JennyMcCormack, from personal assistant,Sanitarium Health Food Company, CastleHill, NSW, to linen service, SydneyAdventist Hospital. ●Ken Miller, fromlinen service, Sydney Adventist Hospital,to manager/caretaker, “Advent Park”campground, Western Australian Conference,AUC.ObituariesBagnall, Iris Sylvia, born 22.6.1912 atLithgow, NSW; died 2.6.03 at TurramurraHouse, Sydney. In 1932 she marriedArthur, who predeceased her in 1948. Shewas also predeceased by her only child,Marion, in infancy. She is survived by hernieces, June Reid and Noeleen Tinworth,who were always close by in love and careto the last days of her positive and purposefullife. Iris was an intrepid travellerand always remained young at heart. Herloyalty, wit and good humour made it a joyto know her. Desmond MowdayFerguson, Grant Bernard Thomas,born 21.5.1945 at Carlton, Vic; died11.6.03 at Wahroonga, NSW. On15.9.68 he married Gloria Page-Dhu.He is survived by his wife; his sons,Shane (Cooranbong), Steven andArron (both of Bonnells Bay); hisdaughter, Leandah (Cooranbong); hismother, Ruby (Diamond Creek, Vic);and his brothers, John (Holbrook,NSW) and Allan (Canberra, ACT).Grant worked for years as a truckieand for the last 10 years he worked forSanitarium Health Food Company. Hewas a kind, generous, thoughtful andlovable Christian gentleman.Les Coombe, Rex CobbinJackson, Raymond William George,born 19.7.1915 at Burwood, NSW; died9.6.03 at Cooranbong. On 5.10.53 hemarried Mary deVille, who predeceasedhim in 1999. He is survived by his sons,Stewart (Kariong) and Graham (VancouverIsland, Canada); and her fourgrandchildren. George served 41 yearsas a Sanitarium Health Food cafe chef inSydney and Wellington, NNZ, and alsoat the Sydney Adventist Hospital.Claude Judd, Les CoombeBecome Our Partner Helping AvondaleG REATR ATESLongson, Kenneth Hinson, born24.8.1917 at Melton Mobray, Leicestershire,England; died 3.6.03 at Turramurra,NSW. He is survived by his wife, Verna(Wahroonga); his children and theirspouses, Tony and Linda (Townsville,Qld), Kathy and Garry Hamilton (Darwin,NT); his stepchildren, Barry Branster(Cherrybrook, NSW), Ruth Butler (Brisbane,Qld), Terry Hampson (Miami, USA),Diana Martin (Hornsby, NSW); their families;and his sister, Beryl (Shepparton, Vic).Ken’s World War II years included servingas one of the Rats of Tobruk. His lastemployment was at Sydney AdventistHospital, where he established the audiovisualdepartment. Ken emulated Jesus’kindness in the way he lived.Tom LudowiciMurphy, Cecilia Dorothy Gertrude, born5.6.1901 at Bunbury, WA; died 31.5.03 atSherwin Lodge, Rossmoyne. On 3.10.31she married Robert, who predeceased her.She is survived by her sons, Robert,Ronald, Francis and John; her 16 grandchildren;her 30 great-grandchildren; andtwo great-great-grandchildren.Keith GodfreyP ERSONALS ERVI CEACF Investment s LTD23 YEARS OF SERVI CE$25 MI LLI ON INDEPOSIT SContact Chris or FayPh (02) 9989 8355 Fax (02) 9989 8340 acfi@avondale.org.auPO Box 502, Wahroonga NSW 2076Newman, John Harvey, born 31.3.1918 atParkes, NSW; died 4.6.03 at Blacktown.On 22.1.45 he married Merle Grosser. Heis survived by his wife; his children, Raymond(Milang, SA), Valerie Melvin (WestPennant Hills, NSW) and Laurel Hope(Gold Coast, Qld); his brothers, Jeff(Mount Barker, SA), Pastor Bert Grosser(Cooranbong, NSW); his sister, EstherHodgen (WA); his seven grandchildren;and one great-grandchild. John and Merleserved as a dedicated minister/nurse partnershipfor approximately two-score yearsin Qld, NZ, WA (including Karalundi),Sydney, Solomon Islands, PNG and PitcairnIsland. From all reports, Pastor Johndeserved a master’s degree in practicalChristianity.Bert GrosserRon Craig, Wal TaylorPieters, Franciscus Johannes (Frank),born 26.1.1932 in Amsterdam, Holland;died 4.6.03 at Pacific Haven, Howard, Qld.In 1998 he married Judy. He is survived byhis wife; his children and spouses, Yvonneand “Possum” (Maryborough), and Johnand Sue (Mundubbera); and his sister,Henny (Melbourne, Vic). Frank was afriendly man who lived by the adage: “Liveand let live” and “If you don’t have somethingnice to say, don’t say anything.”Phil DowningSimpson, Robert Stanley, born19.10.1916 at Balwyn, Vic; died 3.6.03 atBox Hill. On 19.2.49 he married EthelMathieson, who predeceased him in 1997.He is survived by his son, Graeme (Blackburn)and Ian (Glen Iris). Stan was the“Mr Fix-it” deacon of the Mont Albertchurch, with a cheery word for everyone.Ian RoyceWishart, Kerrie Marianne, born 1.6.1989at Dunedin, SNZ; died suddenly 4.6.03 inJohn Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, NSW.She is survived by her parents, Freda andReyce; her siblings, Colin, Andrew,Jonathan and Sophie. Family and friendsare longing for Jesus’ quick return to bereunited with Kerrie. Joe WebbSimon Ashfield-Smith, Les Coombe14July 19, 2003

NOTICEBOARD- People -Our most val u a ble re source- Sanitarium Health Food Co- Sydney Adventist Hos pital- South Pacific DivisionYoung adults serve on streets • ChurchAdventist Alpine Villagethat meets in a motelAdventists help drugusers•New series of "Sabbath School U"Playgroup for PortugueseFormersuperstarssharetheirstory•Interview with Sanitarium CEOYour work can be more than just a job, it canbe a ministry. If you are interested in churchwork, get in touch with us so you can be apart of our employment da tabase. You maybe just the person we are looking for.Vis it the SPD Hu man Re sourc es Web Siteat www.adventist.org.auor contact Peter Wrankmorepwrankmore@adventist.org.auph: (02) 9847 3209Contact the Communication Department for more informationphone: +61 2 9847 3290 email: communication@adventist.org.auHuman Resources - looking out for youZeunert, Neta Florence (nee Bradley),born 17.7.1908 at Fremantle, WA; died12.6.03 at Cooranbong, NSW. In 1939she married William (Bill) and supportedhim in his work until retirement in 1973.She is survived by her husband; her sister,May Howse; and her brother, Pastor TomBradley. During the early years of hermarriage, she was involved in the acquisitionand restoration of Sunnyside Estateat Cooranbong. Rein MuhlbergRon Baird, Tom BradleyAdvertisementsNote: Neither the editor, Signs PublishingCompany, nor the Seventh-dayAdventist Church is responsible for thequality of goods or services advertised.Publication does not indicate endorsementof a product or service. Advertisementsapproved by the editor will beinserted at the following rates: first 30words or less, $A33; each additionalword, $A1.65. For your advertisement toappear, payment must be enclosed. Classifiedadvertisements in RECORD are availableto Seventh-day Adventist members,churches and institutions only. See masthead(page 2) for contact details.Sydney Adventist College is updatingits archives room and would appreciateany photos, school magazines (pre 1967),written memories and memorabilia associatedwith the school since its earlybeginnings in 1919 at Concord, then laterat Burwood and Strathfield. The schoolwould be happy to copy any valuableearly history photos you wish returned.Please contact the teacher-librarian,Neroli Douglas, by phone (02) 97644403; email or at the Sydney Adventist College, 159Albert Road, Strathfield NSW 2135.Property investment with ethicalprofessional advice and substantialrewards. Learn how many of ourclients have made over $A200,000 inthe last five years in Melbourne’sfastest growth area for only $A1,000deposit per property. Our latest fourbedroom double-garage copyrightedexecutive style quality homes areachieving higher capital growth withstrong rental demand. We give you athree-year rental guarantee at no extracharge and our internal accountantwill arrange ATO approval of yourweekly tax reduction by possibly 70%.We give you expert property managementand after sales service. All youneed to do is be working and own sufficientequity in your domestic residence.References available fromhappy Adventist clients in all states.Legal and General Consulting PtyLtd (est 1994). Phone (03) 97025555. The professional and ethical‘one stop’ property investment shop.Nerang Adventist church (Qld)10th anniversary—August 9, 10.Please join us for a full weekend of celebration.For more information phoneSue Aitchison on (07) 5596 1435 oremail .Adventist Support LineFreecall phone numbersAustralia 1800 220 468New Zealand 0800 442 458Norfolk Island 1800 1410Korea needs YOU! Teaching conversationalEnglish and Bible to university students,housewives and children fourdays/week, six hours/day. Teaching experiencenot necessary. Three-year degreenecessary. Benefits: monthly stipend of$US1500, free airfare, free housing, freeinsurance! 140 paid holidays. Phone 0402477 073; email .Do you have any unused orspare hymnals that you coulddonate to our Adventist college in SriLanka? Lakpahana Adventist Seminaryand College need about 500hymnbooks, as they have a currentenrolment of 450 students and 50staff. To arrange pick-up pleasephone Ken Killoway on (03) 98018986 or Sam Arul on 0419 421 702.Sydney Adventist Hospital classmates1961–1964. Were they specialyears for you? 2004 reunion and celebrationplans are well under way. ContactEdna Geeland or Julie Tallis-Young;phone (02) 9653 1675 or .Still searching for: VictorChristensen, Heather Whitford, LyneldaAnderson and Pauline McKay.Volunteers!Your adventure begins here:email volunteers@adventist.org.auwebphoneadventistvolunteers.org+61 2 9847 32751770 Getaway Holiday Retreat—stay in paradise. Check our web sitefor specials orphone (07) 4974 9323.6th annual sacred concert—proceedsto ADRA—Sabbath, August 2,Parramatta church, 3.00 pm;Wahroonga church, 7.30 pm. Featuring:soprano, Yola Mielczarek, baritone,Douglas Gibbs, choirs, malequartet, organ/piano duets, flute, violin,flugelhorn, marimba, panpipe,clarinet, saxophone solos etc. Don’tmiss this feast of uplifting music!FinallyMany people are not failures.They just started at the bottomand like it there.July 19, 200315

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